Settings Dialog Box

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Settings Dialog Box

Quick Reference

See Also

Translate Layer Names and Properties

Controls the process of layer translation.

Access Methods

Button

Ribbon: Tools tab

Standards panel

Layer TranslatorNot available on the ribbon in the current workspace.

Menu: Tools

CAD Standards

Layer TranslatorNot available in menus in the current workspace

Toolbar: CAD Standards

Command entry: laytrans

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Force Object Color to BYLAYER: Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the color assigned to its layer.
Force Object Linetype to BYLAYER: Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the linetype assigned to its layer.
Force Object Transparency to BYLAYER: Specifies whether or not every object translated takes on the transparency assigned to its layer.
Translate Objects in Blocks: Specifies whether or not objects nested within blocks are translated.
Write Transaction Log: Specifies whether or not a log file detailing the results of translation is created. If this option is selected, a log file is created in the same folder as the translated drawing. The log file is assigned the same name as the translated drawing, with a .log file name extension.
Show Layer Contents When Selected: Specifies which layers to display in the drawing area.